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Verbena bonariensis (Tall
Verbena, Purple Top)
Blouwaterbossie [Afrikaans] Life
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Annual herb originating from South America and now a
widespread weed in southern Africa. Grows up to 1.6 m tall and found on
floodplains, in grassland and in disturbed areas.
Verbena bonariensis, Nature's
Valley, Eastern Cape, South Africa [photo A. Mills ©] |
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